General
Cable type	control cable
Manufacturer	Lapp
Number of conductors	3
Core cross section	2,5 mm²
Wire identification	numbers
Outer sheath material	PUR
Operating voltage	300/500 V
Performance class	Extended Line
Temperature range	-40 °C
Core twisting	Short
Particulate emission	low
UL certification
Use in drag chains
Low-capacitance core insulation

The control cable ÖLFLEX® FD 855 P 3G2,5 from Lapp is a highly flexible, continuously moving cable designed for use in moving machine parts and cable carriers. It features a PUR outer sheath, which is mechanically robust and chemically resistant, particularly insensitive to mineral oil-based lubricants. The cable is suitable for outdoor use and can be employed in dry, damp, harsh, and oily environments. The cable construction enables flexible, continuously moving operation under high mechanical loads and is designed for long travel distances or high accelerations. The LAPP performance class 'Extended Line' guarantees long-term use in cable carrier applications. The conductor stranding is particularly short, enabling minimal bending radii. The PUR outer sheath also ensures low particle emissions during continuous movement.

Control cable is the product type designed for transmitting control signals in industrial systems. The cable is equipped with low-capacitance conductor insulation, which is advantageous for long transmission distances as it minimizes signal distortion. The highly flexible construction ensures maximum product performance during dynamic movements. Conductor identification is done by numbers, enabling easy assignment of conductors during wiring.

Applications include primarily moving machine parts, cable carriers, and systems operated in harsh, oily, or damp environments. The cable is suitable for use in industry, particularly in manufacturing technology, robotics, and automation technology. The protection rating is not explicitly stated, but the cable is suitable for outdoor use, indicating high resistance to weather influences. The operating voltage is U0/U: 300/500 V, with an operating voltage of 1000 V according to UL permitted for the North American market. The UL certification enables use of the product in the North American region.

Technology explained simply: The PUR outer sheath is abrasion-resistant, cut-resistant, and nick-resistant, increasing the cable's lifespan under high mechanical stress. The particularly short conductor stranding reduces the bending radius, allowing compact installation in tight bends. The low-capacitance insulation ensures low capacitance between conductors, preserving signal quality over long cable runs. The cable is flexible down to -40 °C, making it suitable for cold environments.

Compatibility and accessories: The cable is designed for use in cable carriers and moving machine parts. No specific accessories or compatibility information with other products is mentioned. It is used in conjunction with standard cable lugs, connectors, or other connection elements suitable for flexible control cables.

Installation and mounting: Due to its high flexibility and small bending radius, the cable can be installed in tight curves. Mounting takes place in moving machine parts, cable carriers, or other systems requiring continuous motion. Installation does not require special tools or additional materials, as the cable can be installed using standard methods.

Operational advantages: The cable features high mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and long service life. Low particle emissions during continuous movement reduce environmental contamination. UL certification expands the application range to the North American market. High flexibility and small bending radius facilitate installation in complex machine constructions.

The cable is available in a length of 100 meters. The specifications refer exclusively to the cable itself.